Thomas Drayton
(1809-1891)

Confederate Army general (1809-1891) – Thomas Drayton was born in Charleston (Largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina) on August 24th, 1809 and died in Florence (County seat of Florence County, South Carolina, United States) on February 18th, 1891 at the age of 81. Today Thomas Drayton would be 214 years old.

Age

how old was Thomas Drayton when he died?

Thomas Drayton died in 1891 at the age of 81.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 24th, 1809 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Charleston Largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina
Death Date	February 18th, 1891 (Wednesday)
Death place	Florence County seat of Florence County, South Carolina, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Thomas Drayton

Birthday

When was Thomas Drayton born?

Thomas Drayton was born on August 24th, 1809.

Death

When did Thomas Drayton die?

Thomas Drayton died on February 18th, 1891 at the age of 81 in Florence (County seat of Florence County, South Carolina, United States). Today Thomas Drayton would be 214 years old.